Abdul Rahman appoints directors, others
|by Abubakar Ibrahim Following the change in its name, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has appointed a director for the Muhammadu Buhari TETFund Centre of Excellence (MBTCE). The newly appointed director is Dr Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. Formerly, the now named TETFund Centre of Excellence was known as the Muhammadu Buhari Institute of Research and Training (MBIRT), with Dr Sadiq Aliyu as its acting director. The director of the centre, Dr Aliyu, is also the head of physics department. The vice-chancellor also appointed Dr Adofu Ilemona as the acting director of the Centre for Entrepreneur, …
Registrars are Pillars of University administration — Emir of Lafia
|By Yahaya Ahmed His Royal Highness, Hon. Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1, JSC (Rtd.)he Emir of Lafia, has described registrars as the pillars of university administration. The emir asserted that “the support of a university registrar is critical to the effective implementation of policies and reforms that are formulated to guarantee good administration, maintain peace and order in any university.” He stated this when the the Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) paid him a thank you visit at his Palace in Lafia. Welcoming the registrars to his palace in Lafia, the emir stressed the importance of the role …
To dev. agric, CARDS gets support from Gov. Sule
|By Yahaya Ahmed The Governor of Nasarawa State Engineer Abdullahi A. A. Sule, has expressed his readiness to support the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development Studies (CARDS) to maximise agricultural productivity in the state. The governor stated this at the occasion of presentation of FULafia CARDS’s Blueprint in Adamu Adamu Offices and Lectures Complex of the University. Sule, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, Mr. Naphtali Jarumi Dachar, said that the centre came when the state was need of agricultural transformation. He said: Looking at the enormous challenges agriculture …
FULafia Vice-Chancellor charges RMC to redouble energy
|By Musa Ishaq The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has charged members of the Resources Mobilisation Committee to redouble their efforts in mobilising resources for the development of the University. Abdul Rahman gave the charge when he held a meeting with members of the committee at his office. The vice-chancellor presented a document to the committee on how to mobilise and harness resources for the University, saying: “You should be able to identify stakeholders and suggest projects for the University.” Speaking, the Chairman of the Resources Mobilisation Committee, Professor Al-Bishak, who doubles as the Director, …
VC Abdul Rahman marks 100 days, co-authors book on fmr. V-C Liman
VC Abdul Rahman marks 100 days, co-authors book on fmr. V-C Liman |By Yahaya Ahmed Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), said his reason for co-authoring a book about his predecessor, Professor Muhammad Sanusi Liman was to document his achievements. The book, titled: “Beyond Expectations: The biography of Prof. Muhammad Sanusi Liman”, was written by Abdul Rahman and the Director of Advancement and Linkages, Prof. Mallam Al-Bishak. Delivering his address at Ta’al Conference Hotel in Lafia, the vice-chancellor said “we have to say the truth whenever truth should be said,” describing Liman’s achievements as “enormous, …
Prof. Munzali Jibril eulogises Liman, applauds the process that throws up Abdul Rahman
|By Musa Ishaq The Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Munzali Jibril, has expressed his satisfaction with the turnout of people during the presentation of a book written in honour of the immediate past vice-chancellor of the University. He said that the turnout for the occasion was “very impressive.” The book, titled: “Beyond Expectations: The biography of Prof liman,” was written by the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof. Shehu Abdul Rahman, in collaboration with Prof. Mallam Al-Bishak, the Director of Advancement and Linkages Directorate. The book was presented by the Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Ahmadu …
Creative writing mirrors society, says DV-C Amali
|By Musa Ishaq The Association Nigerian Authors (ANA), Benue State Chapter, has honoured Professor Idris O.O Amali, for his outstanding commitment to the development of literature in the country. The award ceremony took place recently at Bencedi Hall, in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. While accepting the award, Prof. Amali, a professor of oral literature, advised Nigerians to develop their local literature, urging indigenous writers to be more creative. He called on Nigeria writers to carry out research on contemporary matters “that are relevant to national development and peace,” advising that “such researches should be done in areas of …
Be committed to your work, V-C Abdul Rahman urges Directorate of Works staff
|By Musa Ishaq The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has advised staff of the Directorate of Works in the institution to be committed to their responsibilities. Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman gave the advice during a recent meeting with the staff of the Directorate at the Directorate of Works Office, Take Off Site Campus, in Lafia. The vice-chancellor said that the functions of the Directorate were central to the development of the University, calling on the staff to be disciplined and punctual. Abdul Rahman noted with dismay the nonchallant attitude of staff of the Directorate, saying …
My Strength Depends On Your Prayers, Abdul Rahman Tells Shafa Abakpa
|By Musa Ishaq & Amina Suleiman The Vice-Chancellor Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has expressed his deep appreciation to the people of Shafa Abakpa, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, for their prayers for his administration and the entire University. Professor Abdul Rahman stated this when officials of the Shafa Abakwa Community Association (SACA) paid him a congratulatory visit at his office in Lafia. Abdul Rahman, elated by the visit, urged them to continue praying to God to promote the image of the entire people of Toto Local Government Area, saying that “this (his) appointment …
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